Location based systems

ITS benefits escape publicJohn Kendall considers the public's awareness of the benefits of ITS. While the results of developing ITS technology may be clear to readers of ITS International, there is far less evidence that drivers have any appreciation of what the technology is doing for them. So how aware are drivers of the developments that are designed to make their journeys less congested and safer?

The future looks bright for ITSProfessor Eric Sampson talks about the past successes of ITS, its potential for the future and the challenges the industry faces. If anybody should know when Intelligent Transport Systems started that person is Professor Eric Sampson, a visiting professor at both Newcastle and London City Universities. Having spent 40 years working for the UK's Department of Transport and other public...

Additional accuracy enhances ITS optionsHigh accuracy and reliability of GNSS location data is available using the EGNOS services to be ready for Galileo's expanding satellite constellation. Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are increasingly a building block for ITS applications from road user charging and E-call to tracking & tracing of freight. Even while the European Space Agency is still assembling the Galileo...

Solar-powered trailer trackingOrbcomm's GT 1100 self-powered asset tracking and monitoring solution is said to be easy to install on trailer roof tops, between the corrugations of intermodal containers...

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ITS benefits escape publicJohn Kendall considers the public's awareness of the benefits of ITS. While the results of developing ITS technology may be clear to readers of ITS International, there is...

The future looks bright for ITSProfessor Eric Sampson talks about the past successes of ITS, its potential for the future and the challenges the industry faces. If anybody should know when Intelligent...

Additional accuracy enhances ITS optionsHigh accuracy and reliability of GNSS location data is available using the EGNOS services to be ready for Galileo's expanding satellite constellation. Global navigation...